Accokeek, MD — Benelli USA announces the placement of two of its Pro Staff shooters to Team USA for the upcoming 2026 IPSC World Shoot. The competition will be held September 20 through October 4 in Corinth, Greece.

Representing Benelli on the USA Team will be three-gun shooters Heather Eckhardt and Ashlynne Thomas. Heather will be competing on the Ladies Modified Team while Ashlynne qualified for the Standard Ladies Team.

"Earning a place on Team USA for the IPSC World Shotgun Championship is an incredible honor," said Eckhardt. "I'm proud to represent the United States on the World stage doing what I love with my Benelli M2 Speed. I'll be competing alongside an outstanding Team and an exceptional group of fellow USA competitors. We're going to Greece focused, hungry, and ready to bring home the gold!"

Said Ashlynne Thomas of the upcoming competition, "I'm really excited for Worlds. Heather and I put in a lot of work for our Team slots. This is my first ever shotgun Worlds and I couldn't be happier to be doing it with Benelli."

Everyone at Benelli congratulates Heather and Ashlynne for their standout performance during the qualification events and wish them success at the World Shoot this fall.

For more information on Benelli USA's full line of premium shotguns and centerfire hunting rifles, visit BenelliUSA.com.

About Benelli: Benelli, headquartered in Accokeek, Maryland, offers the largest selection of semi-automatic shotguns in the world, as well as a variety of rifles. Since the company's inception, Benelli has led the world in innovative firearm technology, including the ground-breaking Benelli Inertia Driven system, Advanced Impact barrel technology, effective recoil-reduction systems, and the BE.S.T. anti-corrosion coatings. Because of this commitment to innovation, Benelli is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of premium firearms for competitive shooters, hunters, and defense professionals.